Student Handbook 2021-2022 - School of Creative Arts - Trinity College Dublin
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School of Creative Arts Student Handbook 2021-2022
Contents
Statement on General Regulations ..................................................................................3
Important information on COVID-19 restrictions and modes of teaching and learning ....... 4
Student Services ...............................................................................................................5
Academic support ................................................................................................................... 11
Health and wellbeing support ................................................................................................. 11
Getting involved ...................................................................................................................... 11
Financial support..................................................................................................................... 12
Administrative support ........................................................................................................... 12
Your Tutor ............................................................................................................................... 12
Postgraduate Advisory Service................................................................................................ 13
Academic Registry ................................................................................................................... 14
Information on key campus locations ..................................................................................... 15
Student representation and governance ................................................................................ 16
Careers information ................................................................................................................ 16
Academic Writing ...........................................................................................................18
Plagiarism and referencing guide............................................................................................ 18
Research ethics ....................................................................................................................... 19
General information .......................................................................................................20
Emergency procedure ............................................................................................................. 20
Health and safety statements ................................................................................................. 20
Data protection ....................................................................................................................... 21
Explanation of ECTS Weighting ............................................................................................... 21
Links to further University policies and procedures ............................................................... 22
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Statement on General Regulations
In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between the General Regulations
published in the University of Dublin Calendar (http://www.tcd.ie/calendar/) and
information contained in programme or local handbook, the provisions of the General
Regulations will prevail.
Alternative formats of the handbook can be made available on request.
Reference/Source:
Calendar, Part I
Calendar, Part II, Part B 'General Regulations'
Calendar, Part III, Section I 'General Academic Regulations for Graduate Studies and
Higher Degrees '
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Important information on COVID-19 restrictions and modes of teaching
and learning
In order to offer taught programmes in line with government health and safety advice,
teaching and learning in Semester 1 up to reading week for your programme will
follow a blended model that combines online and in-person elements to be attended
on campus. This blended model will include offering online lectures for larger class
groupings, as well as in-person or online classes for smaller groups. The differing
modes of teaching and learning for particular modules are determined by your home
School. Information on the modes of teaching and learning during the second part of
Semester 1 and in Semester 2 will be available closer to the time.
Registered students are expected to be available to attend in-person teaching
activities. Any request not to attend in person for exceptional reasons (such as travel
restrictions or underlying health conditions) will be considered on a case-by-case basis
by the relevant Head of School in consultation with College Health and there is no
guarantee that these requests can be facilitated. It will depend on whether the
programme learning outcomes and modes of assessment can be met through remote
attendance.
For those students not currently in Ireland or planning to undertake travel before the
start of term, if they are returning from a country that requires mandatory hotel
quarantining or self-quarantining/isolating on arrival in Ireland, they are expected to
allow for the period of restricted movement after arrival and prior to commencement
of their studies, and therefore should factor this into their travel plans.
We would ask all students to adhere to the safety protocols when on campus for in-
person teaching activities or student club and society events, i.e., mask wearing, hand
washing, cough etiquette and to maintain social distancing. Please do not congregate
outside lecture or tutorial rooms after your classes; we would ask you to exit the
building immediately after your event has finished. When term starts on 13 September
(or 27 September for first years), students will be permitted on campus for any in-
person events that they are involved in. Access to campus will be via a valid student ID
card.
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Student Services
Student Services has developed the handbook (embedded below) outlining the
support services provided to undergraduate and postgraduate students. The handbook
and further information is available from their website and in the Student Services
Handbook.
Reference/Source:
Student Supports & Services
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Academic support
Student Learning Development http://student-learning.tcd.ie/
The Library http://www.tcd.ie/library/
Maths Help Room http://maths.tcd.ie/outreach/helproom/
Undergraduate Programming Centre http://www.scss.tcd.ie/misc/psc/
Language Learning Centre http://www.tcd.ie/slscs/clcs/llc/
English for Academic Purposes https://www.tcd.ie/slscs/english/
Disability Service http://www.tcd.ie/disability/
Careers Service http://www.tcd.ie/Careers/
Health and wellbeing support
Student Counselling http://www.tcd.ie/Student_Counselling/
Health Centre http://www.tcd.ie/collegehealth/
Sport http://www.tcd.ie/Sport/
Healthy Trinity http://www.tcd.ie/healthytrinity/
Student2Student http://student2student.tcd.ie/
Chaplaincy http://www.tcd.ie/Chaplaincy/
Getting involved
Students’ Union http://www.tcdsu.org/
Graduate Students’ Union http://www.tcdgsu.ie/
Clubs http://www.tcd.ie/Sport/student-sport/
Societies http://trinitysocieties.ie/
Volunteering http://www.tcd.ie/civicengagement/
Entrepreneurship/Tangent http://www.tcd.ie/tangent/
Global Room http://www.tcd.ie/study/international/trinity-
life/global-room/
11Financial support
Senior Tutor’s Office https://www.tcd.ie/seniortutor/students/undergraduate/f
inancial-assistance/
Students’ Union Welfare Loans http://www.tcdsu.org/welfare/
Bursaries/Prizes (Undergraduate) http://www.tcd.ie/calendar/undergraduate-
studies/prizes-and-other-awards.pdf
Bursaries/Prizes (Postgraduate) https://www.tcd.ie/calendar/graduate-studies-higher-
degrees/complete-part-III.pdf
Exhibitions http://www.tcd.ie/calendar/undergraduate-
studies/entrance-awards.pdf
Scholarships http://www.tcd.ie/study/undergraduate/scholarships-
funding/
*Remember, you can ask your Tutor for advice and guidance about anything and they
will point you in the right direction
Administrative support
Your Tutor http://www.tcd.ie/seniortutor/
Postgraduate Advisory Service http://www.tcd.ie/seniortutor/students/postgraduate/
Academic Registry http://www.tcd.ie/academicregistry/
Your Tutor
All registered full-degree undergraduate students are allocated a Tutor when starting
in College. Your Tutor is a member of the academic staff who is appointed to look after
the general welfare and development of all students in their care.
You should see your Tutor whenever you have a question or are worried or concerned
about any aspect of College life or your personal life, in particular if it is affecting your
academic work. Everything you say to your Tutor is in strict confidence. Unless you give
them permission to do so, they will not give any information to anybody else, whether
inside College or outside (not to your parents/family for example). Your Tutor can help
you only if they know you are facing difficulties, so if you are worried about anything
go and see your Tutor before things get out of hand. Whilst your Tutor may not be able
to solve the underlying problem, they can help you find the best way to limit the
impact of your situation on your College work. Tutors can help with academic advice,
12changing course, withdrawing from College, exam regulations, financial assistance
and personal advice.
References/Sources:
Senior Tutor’s Office
Postgraduate Advisory Service
The Postgraduate Advisory Service offers free, independent, and confidential support,
guidance and advocacy to registered postgraduate students. They are here to provide
support on any matter that may impact upon your time as a postgraduate at Trinity.
Some of the most common issues students come to PAS to discuss include: study-
related stress or worry; concerns about academic progress; supervisor-relationship
concerns; extensions and going off-books; queries regarding regulations and academic
appeals; bullying; plagiarism and disciplinary cases, financial assistance.
References/Sources:
Senior Tutor’s Office
13Academic Registry
References/Sources:
Academic Registry
14Information on key campus locations
Drama Offices, 2nd floor, Samuel Beckett Centre
Technical Office beside the backstage
Samuel Beckett Theatre workshop
Top floor, Samuel Beckett Centre -
Dance Studio
entrance via Players’ Theatre staircase
191/192 Rehearsal Studios Ground floor, 191/192 Pearse Street
Film 191-193 Pearse Street
Music House 5, Front Square
Reference/Source: Interactive College Map
15Student representation and governance
Information on the TCDSU and GSU, incl. student representation structures, are
available at the following links:
TCDSU
TCDSU Student Representation Overview
TCD GSU
GSU - Student Representation Overview
Careers information
What do you want to do? How will you get there? Careers Advisory Service is here to
support you in answering these and other questions about your career.
Finalists and Senior Sophisters
Meet Employers and/or Explore Further Study: You may have decided to seek
employment directly after graduation and many employers visit Dublin to actively seek
out talented graduates. For others, further study may be their preferred option. Your
MyCareer dashboard will keep you informed.
Find Jobs: Personalise your MyCareer profile to receive email alerts tailored to your
interests.
Attend class seminar: Typically this takes place in Michaelmas term and includes
information on applying for postgraduate study and jobs.
Mentoring: An opportunity to get advice and support from a Trinity graduate.
Drop-In CV/ LinkedIn Clinics: We also provide support at a practical level, helping you
to improve your applications, which will benefit you in securing your future, whether in
employment or further study.
Practice Interviews: A practice interview tailored to the job/ course of your choice with
practical feedback.
MyCareer: Log in to MyCareer to stay informed about jobs, study and careers events.
16MyCareer
An online service that you can use to:
Ø Apply for opportunities which match your preferences - vacancies including
research options
Ø Search opportunities- postgraduate courses and funding
Ø View and book onto employer and CAS events
Ø Submit your career queries to the CAS team
Ø Book an appointment with your Careers Consultant
Simply login to MyCareer using your Trinity username and password and personalise
your profile.
Careers Advisory Service
Trinity College Dublin, 7-9 South Leinster Street, Dublin 2
01 896 1705/1721 | Submit a career query through MyCareer
MyCareer TCD.Careers.Service TCDCareers
mycareerconnect.tcd.ie
www.tcd.ie/ @TCDCareers tinyurl.com/LinkedIn-TCD-
Careers/students/postgraduate/ Connecting
References/Sources:
Trinity Careers Service
Careers-- PG Focus
17Academic Writing
Plagiarism and referencing guide
It is clearly understood that all members of the academic community use and build on
the work and ideas of others. It is commonly accepted also, however, that we build on
the work and ideas of others in an open and explicit manner, and with due
acknowledgement.
Plagiarism is the act of presenting the work or ideas of others as one’s own, without
due acknowledgement.
Plagiarism can arise from deliberate actions and also through careless thinking and/or
methodology. The offence lies not in the attitude or intention of the perpetrator, but
in the action and in its consequences.
It is the responsibility of the author of any work to ensure that he/she does not
commit plagiarism.
Plagiarism is considered to be academically fraudulent, and an offence against
academic integrity that is subject to the disciplinary procedures of the University.
The following actions are required of all students in the School of Creative Arts:
1. Complete the ‘Ready, Steady, Write’ online tutorial on plagiarism at http://tcd-
ie.libguides.com/plagiarism/ready-steady-write.
2. Familiarise yourself with the declaration that you will be asked to sign when
submitting course work at http://tcd-ie.libguides.com/plagiarism/declaration.
18References/Sources:
Calendar, Part II, General Regulations and Information, Section II, Items 95-102
Calendar, Part III, General Regulations & Information, Section I 'Plagiarism'
Plagiarism Policy
Library Guides - Avoiding Plagiarism
Plagiarism Declaration
Research ethics
The School of Creative Arts reviews research projects by staff and postgraduate
students to align with good practice in research ethics, following guidance detailed on
https://www.tcd.ie/research/dean/research-ethics/. Ethics submissions for research in
creative arts are rare but assessed by School/Faculty Research Ethics Committees.
References/Sources:
Research Ethics
Policy on Good Research Practice
Ethics Policy
19General information
Emergency procedure
In the event of an emergency, dial Security Services on extension 1999.
Security Services provide a 24-hour service to the college community, 365 days a year.
They are the liaison to the Fire, Garda and Ambulance services and all staff and
students are advised to always telephone extension 1999 (+353 1 896 1999) in case of
an emergency.
Should you require any emergency or rescue services on campus, you must contact
Security Services. This includes chemical spills, personal injury or first aid assistance.
It is recommended that all students save at least one emergency contact in their
phone under ICE (In Case of Emergency).
Health and safety statements
All reasonable steps will be taken to ensure that no person’s health, safety or
welfare is put at risk by, or as a result of the activities of the School. Adequate
resources will, as far as is reasonably practicable, be made available in
relation to health, safety and welfare matters.
20School objectives for health, safety and welfare include:
1. establishing a safe environment for all;
2. establishing and maintaining safe working procedures for staff and students;
3. encouraging health and safety as an integral part of work by all staff and
students;
4. developing and maintaining a safety consciousness and a safety culture in all
within the School;
5. conforming to the requirements laid down in the Safety, Health and Welfare at
Work Act. 2005, any further provisions made under the Act, other applicable
legislation and the College Safety Statement, College Policies and Codes of
Practice documents.
References/Sources:
School Safety Handbook
Data protection
Information on Data Protection regarding your student data is available from:
Data Protection for Student Data
Explanation of ECTS Weighting
The European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) is an academic credit
system based on the estimated student workload required to achieve the objectives of
a module or programme of study. It is designed to enable academic recognition for
periods of study, to facilitate student mobility and credit accumulation and transfer.
The ECTS is the recommended credit system for higher education in Ireland and across
the European Higher Education Area.
The ECTS weighting for a module is a measure of the student input or workload
required for that module, based on factors such as the number of contact hours, the
number and length of written or verbally presented assessment exercises, class
preparation and private study time, laboratory classes, examinations, clinical
21attendance, professional training placements, and so on as appropriate. There is no
intrinsic relationship between the credit volume of a module and its level of difficulty.
The European norm for full-time study over one academic year is 60 credits. 1 credit
represents 20-25 hours estimated student input, so a 10-credit module will be
designed to require 200-250 hours of student input including class contact time,
assessments and examinations.
ECTS credits are awarded to a student only upon successful completion of the course
year. Progression from one year to the next is determined by the course regulations.
Students who fail a year of their course will not obtain credit for that year even if they
have passed certain component courses. Exceptions to this rule are one-year and part-
year visiting students, who are awarded credit for individual modules successfully
completed.
Links to further University policies and procedures
The following are links of where to find further information on University regulations,
policies, and procedures that you may find useful as a student:
All Academic Policies
Student Complaints Procedure
Dignity & Respect Policy
Equality Policy
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